The Herbal Path Course in Portugal
Come and join me and experience the world of herbal medicine in this amazing 10 day course in the beautiful Monte Mariposa Retreat Centre, Portugal. This hands on course will take a practical and experiential approach to learning about healing herbs. With foraging, plant identification, harvesting, medicine making, Ayurvedic medicine, wild food, aromatherapy, massage, mindfulness and yoga, you will be able to incorporate the holistic approaches of herbal medicine into all aspects of your daily life. Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn from the very lovely and experienced practitioners and guest speakers. Plus enjoy the extra time to explore the relaxing beaches and nearby towns and picturesque villages of Portugal.
Visit www.theherbalpath.net or contact Monte Mariposa on 07964839416 to book onto the course.
Itinerary
10 DAY INTENSIVE (can be taken as individual days) @ Monte Mariposa Retreat Centre, Nr Tavira Algarve. Weds 15th to Sun 26th April 2015 10am-5pm
THE HERBAL PATH :
PART 1 – Wed 15th – Sun 19th April (can be taken as individual days or weekend only)
Day 1 – Weds 15th April – First Steps
- Wild Food Foraging, Plant Identification & Harvesting to make your own remedies
- Herb Walk around the Monte & Field trip off site with Guest Herbalist Fernanda Botelho
- Kundalini Yoga Kriya Exercises with Jen Gold, Guest Herbalist and Reiki Master, UK
Day 2 – Thurs 16th April – Getting Settled
- Herbal Self Reliance & Fieldwork
- Identify, Harvest and Make Your Own Medicines to Use at Home with Guest Herbalist Jen Gold
- Meditation on identifying your 7 totum plant allies
- Kundalini Yoga Kriya Exercises with Jen Gold
Day 3 – Fri 17th April – Finding Rhythm
- Growing Herbs & Creating a Herbal Medicine Wheel
- Planting by the Moon, Companion Planting & Other Growing Tips
- Kundalini Yoga Kriya Exercises with Jen Gold
- Herb Walk and Songs of the Earth Musical Evening (Can be attended separately by donation)
Day 4 – Sat 18th April – Experiencing The Self
- Food as Medicine & Spring Detox based on Ayurvedic Principles with Guest Herbalist Annie McIntyre
- Herb Tasting to Determine Therapeutic Indications
- Living Food Recipes to Suit your Temperament
- Kundalini Yoga Kriya Exercises with Jen Gold
Day 5 – Sun 19th April – Landing
- Build Your Own Herbal First Aid Kit – Making Preparations for Common Ailments
- Introduction to Herbal Treatment of Children using Western Herbal and Ayurvedic Principles with Guest Herbalist Annie McIntyre
- Kundalini Yoga Kriya Exercises with Jen Gold
Mon 20th – Tues 21st April : TWO FREE DAYS TO GO TO THE BEACH AND EXPLORE LOCAL SURROUNDS
PART 2 – Weds 22nd – Sun 26th April (can be taken as individual days or weekend only)
Day 6 – Weds 22nd April – Pilgrim’s Progress
- Wild Food Foraging and Plant Identification 2
- Herb Walk around the Monte & Field trip to the Shore
- Harvesting to Make Your own Remedies with Guest Herbalist Fernanda Botelho
Day 7 – Thurs 23rd April – Cosmic Communication
- Attuning to Herbs using Taste & Plant Communication with Guest Herbalist Daisy Mae
- Contemplative Study & Meditation to Make Your Unique Herbal Remedy
Day 8 – Fri 24th April – Going Deeper
- Using Essential Oils, Aromatic Waters & Flower Essences
- Making Your Own Home Remedies like infused oils, creams, ointments and tinctures
- Introduction to Basic Massage Techniques and Aromatherapy Oil Blending
- Sacred Sauna/Sweatlodge (can be taken separately by donation)
Day 9 – Sat 25th April – Initiation
- Hormonal Balance and Womens Health Using Herbs and Shamanic Practices with Guest Shamanic Practitioner Deva Shamin
- The Way of Herbs for Managing Stress & Energy Stamina
- Recapitulation of lost energy via a Soul Hunting Ceremony
Day 10 – Sun 26th April – Spreading The Word
- Mindfulness of Herbs & Connecting to Your Plant Allies Through Plant Consciousness & Shamanic Techniques with Guest Shamanic Practitioner Deva Shamim
Prices
Individual day:
80€ for teaching, lunch and all herbal medicine making & art materials (60€ concession)**
Weekend only (18th – 19th or 25th – 26th April)
150€ for teaching, lunch and materials only (no accommodation, breakfast or dinner) OR
230€ for full accommodation, food, teaching and all herbal medicine making & art materials (200€ concession)**
5 day teaching block (15th – 19th or 22nd – 26th April)
250€ for teaching, lunch and materials only (no accommodation, breakfast or dinner) OR
500€ for full accommodation, food, teaching and all herbal medicine making & art materials: 450€ (concession)**
10 days course (15th – 26th April)
450€ for teaching, lunch and materials only (no accommodation, breakfast or dinner) OR
890€ for full accommodation, food (includes the two free days), teaching and all herbal medicine making & art materials
** = for unwaged, elders and local people not needing accommodation and full board food.
